Diploma

Certificate

Welders with solid technical skills are in demand in a wide variety of businesses and industries. The U.S. Department of Labor lists more than 140 occupations in welding or which use welding.

Welders with a two-year associate of applied science degree will find work most easily, but specialized training in specific welding skills through shorter diploma and certificate programs also prepares people for entry-level jobs. CCC offers a Welding Technology program at its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses.

Courses are offered in a wide range of skills including oxyacetylene, gas metal arc, shield metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding, as well brazing, cutting, blueprint reading and welding codes and standards. Training in welding robotics and welder qualification-certification also are available.

Nebraska residents - $6,400
Non-residents - $9,216

These costs are for tuition and fees only for the program of study as listed in the CCC online catalog. It does not include the cost of foundations courses, retaking courses or taking courses in addition to those required for the degree. It does not include the cost of books, supplies, tools, computers or other items that may be required.

Finish in 2 years by completing 16 credits a semester for 4 semesters

The length of time to complete a program is based on a student taking only the courses required for the program as listed in our online catalog. It does not include the cost of foundations courses that may be required based on COMPASS, ASSET or ACT scores, retaking courses or taking courses that are not required by your program of study.

Your adviser will develop a plan of study to meet your personal needs.

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